From the outside looking in, I would say it was overly excessive; however, I wasn't there and there may be information they were privvy to that I am not. One thing to remember is, there were 3 SWAT teams from Aurora, Arapahoe SO and the GV ERT there, along with all their commanders. Douglas SO was also there with some toys. Also, it wasn't a simple shoplifting that started the event and to top it off, the suspect shot at an Aurora PD officer who is a friend.
“Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.” Andrew Jackson
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.